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07-23-2008, 06:57 PM

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Eidetic

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Join Date: Jul 2008

Location: NYC Metro Area

Posts: 78

Introducing Myself

Hi

I'm happy to have found this site.

I've had a drinking problem for a little over 4 years, and it got worse over time. The last 6 months of my drinking (Oct 07-April 08) I was drinking at all hours, every day. I knew this was a problem for a long time, and one morning I decided I had enough and checked myself into Outpatient rehab. It went really well and I learned a lot, but I relapsed on July 10th and went a binge for a week, with disasterous results.

So now I'm back, sober date of Thursday, July 17, and just trying to do more things right this time. I figured finding as many sober-social networks as possible would help.

I'm in my mid-20s, female, and live in the NYC-metro area. I choose the name "Eidetic" because an old boyfriend used to say I had an Eidetic memory. This was true until I started drinking heavily. I've had so many blackouts the past few years, that a lot of my life seems like a blur. And I want to be able to remember my life, so that's a big part of my motivation to get sober.

So, looking forward to talking to you all.

07-23-2008, 07:04 PM

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adore79

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Join Date: Mar 2007

Location: WA, USA

Posts: 2,591

Hi and welcome

07-23-2008, 07:06 PM

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IAintBeatYet

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Join Date: Jul 2008

Posts: 31

Hello Eidetic, you've come to the right place. I hope it proves to be very beneficial for you.

07-23-2008, 07:11 PM

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horsegyrl

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Join Date: Jul 2008

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Posts: 26

Hi Eidetic,

We are here for you, rooting for your recovery. Wishing you the best. You can do it.

07-23-2008, 07:22 PM

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HideorSeek

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Join Date: Apr 2008

Location: massachusetts

Posts: 2,216

Welcome Eidetic! We are all in various stages of recovery here and the support is amazing!

07-23-2008, 07:30 PM

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Lily

*Grateful*

Join Date: Oct 2007

Location: Midwest

Posts: 2,619

Welcome Eidetic! Glad to have you here w/ us in SR! Sheila

07-23-2008, 07:41 PM

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joinedintime

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Join Date: Jul 2008

Location: Road to recovery

Posts: 866

Hi, welcome. I've only been here a few days but I'm already seeing the value

07-23-2008, 07:42 PM

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1963comet

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Join Date: Nov 2007

Location: Michigan

Posts: 1,381

Hello and really glad you decided to join us here.

There are always people on here day or night.

07-24-2008, 04:48 AM

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least

bona fido dog-lover

Join Date: Mar 2008

Location: SF Bay area, CA

Posts: 99,786

Welcome to the site! Check out the "July 08" club thread in Newcomers. We'd be glad to have you in our July club!

:ghug3

07-24-2008, 05:40 AM

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Dreamchaser

Pursue your dreams

Join Date: Jul 2008

Location: Wisconsin

Posts: 82

Welcome - this is a good place to come!

07-24-2008, 06:37 AM

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toooldfratguy

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Join Date: Nov 2005

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Posts: 61

Hey -
We're in the same age range and I can imagine what you're going through...sober only since 7/20, but I keep working on that each night when I return home from work. Keep up the good work!

07-24-2008, 08:36 AM

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Rella927

CindeRella is proof that a new pair of shoes can change your life!

Join Date: Aug 2004

Location: Spreading my wings

Posts: 7,163

Congrats on your sober time!

And Welcome to SR! So glad that you found us!

Please also check out our "Alcoholism" Forum too!

There is a lot of support here and a wealth of information-